VIDEO: Nearly 300 firefighters and emergency responders from all over southeast Minnesota and north Iowa donned their gear and hit the books as they underwent training this weekend at Riverland Community College.
From driving emergency vehicles and operating the latest equipment, to CPR/search and rescue techniques, there’s always more to learn when you’re an emergency responder.
The weekend training courses at Riverland for emergency workers were conducted by over 20 instructors from the region.
Participants simulated rescue extractions from houses, vehicles and grain bins. Mobile training units were also on site that help immerse the firefighters within the scenario; whether it be forcible entry in a smoke-filled room, a burning LP tank, or self and team rescue techniques.